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New members wanted for National Park Authorities, Broads Authority and Chilterns Conservation Board

   

Information Bulletin

Ref: 200/09
Date: 1 September 2009

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has announced his intention to appoint new members to five National Park Authorities (NPAs) including the proposed new South Downs NPA, and to the Broads Authority and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Conservation Board. 

There are up to ten vacancies in the South Downs and one in each of Exmoor, the Lake District, the North Yorkshire Moors and the Peak District.  The Broads Authority and Chilterns AONB have one vacancy each.

The Secretary of State appoints members to reflect the national importance placed on these bodies, with responsibility for conservation, recreation, planning, access, land management and resources as well as reflecting both local and national interests. 

The appointments commence in April 2010 and are initially for up to four years on NPAs and the Broads Authority and three years on AONB Conservation Boards, with the option of reappointment for a period of up to ten years. 

Applications are particularly encouraged from members of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women and young people. 

Application forms and further details are available online at  www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/jobs/appointments/index.htm or by post from Mel Sherwood, Natural England, 1 East Parade, Sheffield, S1 2ET (telephone 0300 060 0588, email boardservices@naturalengland.org.uk

Deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 6 October 2009.

Further information on National Park Authorities and AONBs is available.

Authority/Board contacts:

Exmoor                     Carol Carder                         01398 322229
Lake District              Richard Leafe                       01539 792636
North York Moors       Andy Wilson                        01439 770657
Peak District             Eugene Judge                       01629 816344
South Downs             John Kilner                           0117 372 8877
Broads                      John Organ                          01603 756073
Chilterns                   Steve Rodrick                       01844 355505

 

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Page published: 1 September 2009